Social When faced with deliberate hindrance to integrative development, a sustainable policy cycle must take a just measure of decisive action against those responsible. Such hindrances increase when norms are unclear and there is negligence in ensuring that they are respected.

Sub-conditions:

1. If the sustainable policy cycle responds mildly to any initial departure from norms this should constitute sufficient warning against repetition of the infringement (Resulting in: Progress).

2. If the response of the sustainable policy cycle to frequent infringement of norms is excessive, this should not be regretted since the results are merited. (Resulting in: Opposition).

3. Although no other course is possible, if the sustainable policy cycle lacks the power and authority to back up its censure when norms have been infringed, strong negative feelings will be engendered against it, placing it in a somewhat humiliating position. (Resulting in: Normative constraint).

4. If those infringing norms are powerful, the sustainable policy cycle can only succeed in censuring them by acting with great clarity and force. (Resulting in: Support).

5. In order to respond impartially, the sustainable policy cycle should be constantly aware of the dangers associated with the responsibility it has assumed in censuring infringement of norms. (Resulting in: Spontaneity).